Private lawyer Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has called for the removal of Isaac Adongo from the Bank of Ghana Board, arguing it compromises Parliament’s oversight. He stresses that President Mahama should not allow MPs on state boards as part of combating corruption. A new Board was announced, but concerns persist about effective legislative supervision.
Austine Kwabena Brako-Powers, a private legal practitioner, has urged President John Mahama to revoke the appointment of Isaac Adongo, the Member of Parliament for Bolga Central, from the Board of the Bank of Ghana (BoG). He argues that Adongo’s position could obstruct Parliament’s oversight duties regarding the central bank’s operations.
Brako-Powers emphasized the need for transparency in governance, stating that if Mahama is genuinely committed to fighting corruption, MPs should not serve on boards of state institutions. This practice should be reformed to ensure accountability and improved governance standards.
On February 26, 2025, President Mahama announced a new 12-member Board for the Bank of Ghana, which includes notable members such as Dr. Johnson Pandit Kwesi Asiama as Chairman and Dr. Zakari Mumuni as 1st Deputy Governor, alongside various economists and legal experts.
Brako-Powers reiterated the necessity of maintaining a separation between legislative and executive roles, questioning how Parliament can effectively supervise the BoG if one of its own members participates in its governance. He called for an immediate rescission of Adongo’s membership to uphold the integrity of parliamentary oversight.
He concluded that the inclusion of MPs on such boards undermines the essential checks and balances required in governance, reinforcing the argument for a clear demarcation between political duties and institutional oversight functions.
In summary, the call to remove Isaac Adongo from the Bank of Ghana Board highlights significant concerns regarding the interplay between legislative oversight and executive governance. Advocates for reform emphasize that MPs should not hold positions on state institution boards to enhance accountability and transparency. This reinforces the urgency for policy changes to minimize conflicts of interest and preserve the integrity of oversight mechanisms within the Ghanaian government.
Original Source: 3news.com
